Why is dried sphagnum added to soil? (pick 3)

1. to retain (keep) water
2. to enrich soil
3. to keep the soil dry
4. to prevent bacterial and fungal growth

In the past (long ago) sphagnum moss was used to treat burns and wounds.

1.   ?    True
2.   ?    False

Moss accumulates at the bottom of swamps to make ___________________.

1.   ?    sphagnum
2.   ?    peat

Peat is used for ________________________. (pick 2)

1. soil conditioner
2. fuel
3. food